This is a translation of the 'Memoires of Jacques du Clercq', published in 1823 in two volumes, edited by Frederic, Baron de Reissenberg. In his introduction Reissenberg writes: 'Jacques du Clercq tells us that he was born in 1424, and that he was a licentiate in law and a counsellor to Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, in the castellany of Douai, Lille, and Orchies. It appears that he established his residence at Arras. In 1446, he married the daughter of Baldwin de la Lacherie, a gentleman who lived in Lille. We read in the fifth book of his Memoirs that his father, also named Jacques du Clercq, had married a lady of the Le Camelin family, from Compiègne. His ancestors, always attached to the counts of Flanders, had constantly served them, whether in their councils or in their armies.' The Memoires cover a period of nineteen years beginning in in 1448, ending in in 1467. It appears that the author had intended to extend the Memoirs beyond that date; no doubt illness or death prevented him from carrying out this plan. As Reissenberg writes the 'merit of this work lies in the simplicity of its narrative, in its tone of good faith, and in a certain air of frankness which naturally wins the reader’s confidence.' Du Clercq ranges from events of national and international importance, including events of the Wars of the Roses in England, to simple, everyday local events such as marriages, robberies, murders, trials and deaths, including that of his own father in Book 5; one of his last entries.
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Maternal Family Tree: Elizabeth Whittle 1696
On 24th December 1801 [his father] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 40) and [his mother] Charlotte Myddelton (age 31) were married. She the heiress of her father [his grandfather] Richard Myddelton and brother [his uncle] Richard Myddelton by which she and her husband inherited Chirk Castle [Map].
On 20th June 1805 Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph was born to [his father] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 44) and [his mother] Charlotte Myddelton (age 35).
On 30th August 1814 [his father] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 53) died.
On 31st May 1832 Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 26) and Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 24) were married.
Around 1833 [his daughter] Fanny Charlotte Myddelton-Biddulph was born to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 27) and [his wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 25).
In 1837 [his son] Richard Myddelton-Biddulph was born to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 31) and [his wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 29).
Around 1838 [his daughter] Alice Myddelton-Biddulph was born to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 32) and [his wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 30).
Around 1840 [his daughter] Mary Caroline Myddelton-Biddulph was born to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 34) and [his wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 32).
In 1843 [his son] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph was born to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 37) and [his wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 35).
On 19th August 1843 [his mother] Charlotte Myddelton (age 73) died. Her son Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 38) inherted Chirk Castle [Map].
After 19th August 1843. St Mary's Church, Chirk [Map]. Memorial Ascension Window to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 38), and his sons [his son] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph and [his son] Gilbert Hugh Myddleton-Biddulph commissioned by [his wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 36) wife and mother respectively.
Robert Myddelton-Biddulph: In 1843 he was born to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph and Fanny Mostyn-Owen. On 4th September 1863 he died at Malta. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Chirk [Map].
Gilbert Hugh Myddleton-Biddulph: On 15th December 1848 he was born to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph and Fanny Mostyn-Owen. On 11th February 1878 he died at Rome.
Fanny Mostyn-Owen: On 18th August 1807 she was born to William Mostyn-Owen of Woodhouse. On 31st May 1832 Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph and she were married. On 4th November 1887 she died.
On 15th December 1848 [his son] Gilbert Hugh Myddleton-Biddulph was born to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 43) and [his wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 41).
Henrici Quinti, Angliæ Regis, Gesta, is a first-hand account of the Agincourt Campaign, and subsequent events to his death in 1422. The author of the first part was a Chaplain in King Henry's retinue who was present from King Henry's departure at Southampton in 1415, at the siege of Harfleur, the battle of Agincourt, and the celebrations on King Henry's return to London. The second part, by another writer, relates the events that took place including the negotiations at Troye, Henry's marriage and his death in 1422.
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On 4th September 1863 [his son] Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 20) died at Malta. He was buried at St Mary's Church, Chirk [Map].
1869. Henry Richard Graves (age 51). Portrait of Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 63).
On 21st March 1872 Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph (age 66) died. [his son] Richard Myddelton-Biddulph (age 35) inherited Chirk Castle [Map].
Atfer 1887. St Mary's Church, Chirk [Map]. Monument to Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph and his wife [his former wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 79).
On 4th November 1887 [his former wife] Fanny Mostyn-Owen (age 80) died.
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings Godwinson: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Harold II of England
Kings England: Great x 13 Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Kings Scotland: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 19 Grand Son of Louis VII King of the Franks
Kings France: Great x 22 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King of the Franks
Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 27 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine
Father: Robert Myddelton-Biddulph
Colonel Robert Myddelton-Biddulph 13 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Myddelton of Chirk
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Myddelton of Chirk Castle
Great x 4 Grandmother: Hester Saltonstall
Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Myddelton
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Napier 1st Baronet
Great x 3 Grandmother: Maria Napier
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Robinson 
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Myddelton
GrandFather: Richard Myddelton
Mother: Charlotte Myddelton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Rushout of St Dionis Backchurch in London
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Rushout 1st Baronet
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Rushout 4th Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Pitt of Sudbury Court in Harrow in Middlesex
Great x 2 Grandmother: Alice Pitt Lady Rushout
GrandMother: Elizabeth Rushout 11 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Spencer Compton 2nd Earl of Northampton 
7 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Compton 3rd Earl of Northampton 8 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Beaumont Countess of Northampton 
8 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 2 Grandfather: George Compton 4th Earl of Northampton 9 x Great Grand Son of
Great x 4 Grandfather: Baptist Noel 3rd Viscount Campden 
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Noel Countess Northampton
Great x 4 Grandmother: Hester Wotton Viscountess Campden 
Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Compton Lady Rushout 10 x Great Grand Daughter of
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Fox of Farley Wiltshire 
Great x 3 Grandfather: Stephen Fox
Great x 4 Grandmother: Christian Palfreyman
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Fox Countess Northampton
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Whittle of the City of London
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Whittle